Jaxson Dart showcases resilience in Giants' preseason opener against Vikings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Jaxson Dart played briefly in the Giants' preseason opener against the Vikings on August 15, 2026. After a hard hit from Minnesota's Jay Ward that required a trip to the medical tent, Dart returned to complete a 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields. The Giants struggled initially, with Dart's first drive ending in a punt. He finished the game with 26 passing yards, a touchdown, and two sacks. The performance is viewed as crucial as Dart prepares for the upcoming regular season matchup against the Cowboys.
- •Dart completed 3 of 4 passes for 26 yards and one touchdown.
- •The Giants' first drive resulted in only five yards gained.
- •Dart's hard hit occurred due to a missed block from running back Tyrone Tracy.
- •Minnesota's starting defense held the Giants to a field goal on their first drive.
- •Dart's performance comes ahead of a critical Week 1 game against Dallas.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The NFL Is Not Concerned About Jaxson Dart’ — League Simply Protecting Itself From Concussion Lawsuit, Argues Analyst
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Jaxson Dart ‘puzzled’ by injury tent trip after getting annihilated in preseason
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Jaxson Dart shows impressive resilience after taking big hit in preseason opener
"The ongoing tug-of-war between NFL concussion protocol spotters and New York Giants second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart reached a breaking point following New York’s preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Dart was sent to the blue medical tent following a first-quarter sack, only to be cleared and return shortly afterward.
"The Giants must protect Jaxson Dart after another hard hit sent him for a concussion evaluation against the Vikings in the preseason opener Saturday night.
"The Giants opened preseason play Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:47 AM‘The NFL Is Not Concerned About Jaxson Dart’ — League Simply Protecting Itself From Concussion Lawsuit, Argues Analyst
The ongoing tug-of-war between NFL concussion protocol spotters and New York Giants second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart reached a breaking point following New York’s preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Dart was sent to the blue medical tent following a first-quarter sack, only to be cleared and return shortly afterward.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:42 AMGiants’ Jaxson Dart ‘puzzled’ by injury tent trip after getting annihilated in preseason
The Giants must protect Jaxson Dart after another hard hit sent him for a concussion evaluation against the Vikings in the preseason opener Saturday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:59 PMGiants’ Jaxson Dart shows impressive resilience after taking big hit in preseason opener
The Giants opened preseason play Saturday.
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